Final Project Milestone Four: Final Project

Southern New Hampshire University

Personal Identity Statement: I was born and raised in Dalzell, South Carolina where she knew from a small age that she would be someone important, where it was in radio, writing or photography. She knew that she would have her hands in the media in some shape or form. Growing up as a child and to this day, I am dependable, loving, dedicated, goal-oriented, creative, detail-oriented, a singer, a writer, a helper, and a most importantly I am a photographer. Although I am not a professional photographer, I am dedicated and love what I do. Photography to me tells a story that no one else knew happened, even if you were there in the picture yourself.
I’m a former newspaper reporter trying to work as a photographer. I worked for the Benedict College Tigers school newspaper as a news reporter and editor for two years, as an entertainment reporter. I’ve spent a lot of time perfecting my craft of photography since I graduated from Benedict College. Along with perfecting my craft, I have shot for different occasions such as weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries and engagements. I also served on the newsletter for an LGBT Greek organization, Phi Nu Kappa Sorority, Inc., for a year. While working on the Benedict College newspaper, I was able to work with other students from Prairie View University during the Historically Black Universities and College National Journalist Conference. While working with Prairie View, I was able to write about the tragedy that happened in Haiti. I am also a frequent volunteer at Habitat for Humanity and Harvest Hope Food Bank.
I believe in chances and everyone being able to have one. People mess up, that’s what makes us human. I also believe that if you are going to give someone a chance, you shouldn’t hold their past over their heads in anticipation that